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Palestine reduced to a minuscule, says CPI(M) General Secy Sitaram Yechury

Kochi (Kerala) | October 20, 2023 7:48:10 AM IST

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday extended support to Palestine in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. ... read..

"Wait and watch...": CM Ibrahim after his expulsion from Karnataka JDS chief post

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 20, 2023 6:46:59 AM IST

Reacting to his expulsion as the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Karnataka President post, JD-S leader Chand Mahal Ibrahim launched an attack at the JD-S Supremo HD Deve Gowda asking the latter to "wait and watch." ... read..

Double win for Kerala Startup Mission-incubating InIT Solutions

Kochi (Kerala) | October 20, 2023 6:46:55 AM IST

InIT Solutions Pvt Ltd under Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) clinched two prestigious awards in a week's time, boosting its profile fuelled by three years of ground-breaking 'BookSeva', a release said on Thursday. ... read..

'My party has to decide': DK Shivakumar on workers' question about becoming K'taka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 20, 2023 6:46:53 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the Congress is going to decide on when he would be the King (on becoming Chief Minister of the state). ... read..

Close shave for 16 passengers as bus catches fire in Gujarat's Valsad

Valsad (Gujarat) | October 20, 2023 6:46:49 AM IST

A bus carrying 16 passengers caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Pardi village in Valsad district in the early hours of Friday, police said. ... read..

'Forced to sign white paper': TMC MP Mahua Moitra on businessman Hiranandani's affidavit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 5:46:42 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, in a two-page statement, has replied to the affidavit of businessman Darshan Hiranandani, alleging that "he was forced to sign a white paper." ... read..

"Deeply saddened": PM Modi pays tribute to spiritual Guru Bangaru Adigalar

New Delhi | October 20, 2023 5:46:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to renowned spiritual Guru Bangaru Adigalar on the latter's demise. ... read..

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren inaugurates 'Durga Pandal' in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 20, 2023 5:46:31 AM IST

Amid the Navratri festivities and fanfare, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday inaugurated a 'Durga Pandal' in Ranchi's Harmu Bazaar. ... read..

Telangana: Interstate drug syndicate busted in Medchal-Malkajgiri, 3 held

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana) | October 20, 2023 4:47:54 AM IST

Sleuths of the Special Operations Team, Malkajgiri Zone along with Keesara police apprehended three persons for allegedly transporting 430kg of Ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad on Thursday, officials said. ... read..

Congress, AAP playing fraud on people in name of social welfare: BJP

New Delhi | October 20, 2023 3:47:49 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged on Thursday that Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other opposition parties are "playing fraud" in the name of social welfare. ... read..

Congress releases second list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh assembly elections

New Delhi | October 20, 2023 3:47:47 AM IST

The Congress on Thursday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections. ... read..

ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh

Keylong (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2023 2:47:16 AM IST

As part of India's national initiative to promote the development of the drone ecosystem, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is currently undertaking a feasibility assessment in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Businessman at centre of alleged 'Cash for Query' scandal responds, claims TMC MP Mahua Moitra handed him her Parliament login credentials

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 11:49:13 PM IST

The face-off between BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and TMC MP Mahua Moitra over his 'Cash for Query' allegations have taken a fresh turn. The businessman, Darshan Hiranandani, who was allegedly behind the said payoffs has for the first time responded in an affid ... read..

Settlement of revenue-related cases speeds up in Uttar Pradesh: Govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 11:49:07 PM IST

There has been a significant increase in the disposal of pending revenue cases in Uttar Pradesh since Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reprimanded Revenue Department officials for negligence last month, state government said on Thursday. ... read..

Telangana: Women express solidarity with Palestine in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 11:49:05 PM IST

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Women in the Saidabad area of Hyderabad gathered at a Dargah ground to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine. ... read..

BRO constructs road using steel, plastic waste under Waste to Wealth and Save Earth initiatives

Joram (Arunachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 11:49:03 PM IST

In a bid to contribute towards the waste to wealth initiative, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) constructed a road using steel and plastic waste. ... read..

BRS, BJP, AIMIM help each other; voting for any party except Congress will benefit KCR: Rahul Gandhi in Telangana

Pedapalli (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 11:49:01 PM IST

Emphasizing the interdependence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and AIMIM, Rahul Gandhi asserted on Thursday that voting for any party other than Congress in Telangana effectively means supporting Chief Minister K Chandr ... read..

Railway minister flags off two new trains in NE states, Vistadome coach for train in J-K

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 11:48:57 PM IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two new trains and announced the extension of additional two trains to remote parts of North East on Thursday. A new Vistadome coach in Budgam-Banihal train in Jammu and Kashmir was also flagged off. ... read..

Centre constitutes tribunal to adjudicate ban on National Liberation Front of Tripura and All Tripura Tiger Force under UAPA

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 11:48:47 PM IST

The Central government on Thursday constituted a tribunal for the purpose of adjudicating whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) as unlawful associations under Unl ... read..

BJP CEC meeting tomorrow, to finalise candidates in Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 11:48:45 PM IST

A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Committee (CEC) will be held here on Friday to finalise candidates for the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections and remaining candidates for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Nithari killings' accused acquittal: UP Dy CM says govt will move top court against Allahabad HC's order "if necessary"

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 11:48:39 PM IST

Days after the two persons accused in Nithari serial killings case were acquitted, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that 'if necessary' the state government will approach the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad ... read..

ED arrests man in connection with Jharkhand liquor scam linked to state FM's son

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 19, 2023 11:48:36 PM IST

Enforcement Directorate has arrested a person in connection with alleged liquor scam in Jharkhand linked to state Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon's son Rohit Oraon, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab Police bust terror funding module

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | October 19, 2023 11:48:22 PM IST

Punjab Police busted a terror funding module backed by Pak-based Harwinder Singh Rinda, which was being operated by Parminder Pindi, with the arrest of its five operatives. ... read..

Padma Shri Bangaru Adigalar passes away at 82

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2023 10:48:15 PM IST

Padma Shri recipient and the founder of 'Melmaruvathur' temple Bangaru Adigalar passed away here on Thursday evening after a heart attack. He was 82 years old. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Man arrested for raping minor girl in Eluru district

Eluru (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 10:48:03 PM IST

A man was arrested after he allegedly raped and impregnated a minor girl in Eluru district's Denduluru Mandal, police said, ... read..

Congress govt deceiving people by including centre's assistance in state's disaster package: BJP's Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 10:47:59 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur targeted the state government regarding the special disaster package and alleged that the Congress government is trying to deceive the people of state by includi ... read..

Rail connectivity in North-eastern states to improve as Assam CM flags off new trains

Guwahati (Assam) | October 19, 2023 10:47:55 PM IST

In line up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to improve rail connectivity between various parts of North-eastern states with major and important cities of India, extension of service of one train upto Silchar and another upto Agartala along with ... read..

MoS Finance chairs review meeting on progress, performance of Financial Inclusion Schemes

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 10:47:51 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad chaired a review meeting on the progress and performance of Financial Inclusion Schemes, including preparedness under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme with senior management of Private Sector Banks, in ... read..

Ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das appointed Odisha Governor, thanks PM Modi, lauds CM Patnaik's work

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | October 19, 2023 10:47:48 PM IST

Ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda for giving him a constitutional role as the governor of Odisha. Raghubar Das was newly appointed as the Governor of Odisha on Thursday. ... read..

Mahatma Gandhi connected our society, politics and spirituality deeply with Indianness: President Murmu

Motihari (Bihar) | October 19, 2023 10:47:44 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that Mahatma Gandhi connected our society, politics and spirituality deeply with Indianness. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: Congress condemns hospital bombing in Gaza, calls for accountability

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 10:47:42 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday condemned the bombing of a hospital in Gaza and of residential areas, calling the attacks "unjustifiable and a grave humanitarian tragedy" for which the perpetrators must be held accountable. ... read..

Court dismisses Delhi Police's revision plea against order for releasing electronic devices of news portal editors

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 10:47:40 PM IST

A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a revision petition moved by the Delhi Police challenging an order of release of electronic devices seized from the editors of a news portal. ... read..

Deeply saddened by demise of Padma Shri Bangaru Adigalar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 10:47:38 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed grief over the death of Padma Shri awardee spiritual leader Bangaru Adigalar. ... read..

CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of first digital library of Himachal in Bilaspur

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 10:47:36 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced sops worth Rs 8 crore during his short visit to Bilaspur district. ... read..

North-East, J-K undergoing positive transformations on multiple fronts under PM Modi govt: Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | October 19, 2023 10:47:34 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday took part in the flagging off ceremony of new trains and extension of train services in the Northeast and Jammu-Kashmir at a virtual event held simultaneously in New Delhi, Guwahati, Silchar, Agartala a ... read..

"Will work together with state government": BJP leader Raghubar Das on being appointed Odisha Governor

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | October 19, 2023 10:47:32 PM IST

"I will work together with the state government to help Odisha reach new heights of development," said BJP leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on being appointed as Odisha Governor. ... read..

Congress leader Bajwa seeks statement from CM Mann on jobs provided to youth in Punjab

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 19, 2023 10:47:28 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Punjab legislative Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Thursday asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make a statement in the Punjab assembly session on 37,100 government jobs provided to youth. ... read..

Go First extends flight cancellation till November 30 citing 'operational reasons'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 9:47:17 PM IST

Go First Airways cancelled all its flights scheduled till November 30 due to operational reasons, the airline said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..

Kwakta IED blast case: NIA arrests another accused in coordination with Manipur Police

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:47:15 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested another accused in connection with the case of a bomb blast in a Scorpio vehicle on June 21 this year in Kwakta area in Manipur's Bishnupur district. ... read..

Women's development is our priority: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 9:47:05 PM IST

Highlighting the government's commitment to women's development, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that all government initiatives are now reaching marginalized populations. ... read..

IIT Guwahati develops 'Point-of-Care' device for instant glycemic index detection

Guwahati (Assam) | October 19, 2023 9:47:01 PM IST

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati led by Professor Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Department of Chemical Engineering, has developed a reliable and affordable Glycemic Index (GI) sensor, suitable for point-of-care detection. ... read..

Delhi HC to hear Mission Save Constitution's plea challenging revocation of permission to hold mass meeting

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:46:58 PM IST

The Delhi High is to hear plea of an organisation challenging the revocation of permission to organise a mass meeting at Ramleela Maidan. ... read..

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls for ending Israel-Hamas violence

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:46:56 PM IST

Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for the end of violence between the two countries. ... read..

BRS and Congress are "B team" of each other, AIMIM is "C team" for both : Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:46:52 PM IST

Accusing the Congress of deliberately trying to create confusion in the minds of the voters by spreading canards about the Bharatiya Janata Party having a secret alliance with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G ... read..

"Political vendetta...": DK Shivakumar after Karnataka HC withdraws stay on CBI probe

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2023 9:46:50 PM IST

After the Karnataka High Court rejected the plea to quash the CBI case in the disproportionate assets case, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday termed it a "political vendetta" adding that he is a victim of the BJP's political grudge ... read..

Maharashtra: Training aircraft crashes in Pune, One injured, says police

Pune (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 9:46:48 PM IST

One person has been injured after a training aircraft, he was onboard, crashed here in Pune, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

SC closes petition of BJP's Prashant Umrao as TN govt says only 1 FIR registered against him for his tweet on Bihar migrants

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:46:46 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that only one FIR has been registered against Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Prashant Umrao for allegedly spreading "fake" news about attacks on Bihari workers in the sout ... read..

Southwest monsoon withdraws from entire India: IMD

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:46:44 PM IST

The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country, the India Meteorological department (IMD) officially stated on Thursday. ... read..

SAD chief Sukhbir Badal condemns arrest of rice sheller owners in Punjab's Mansa

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 19, 2023 9:46:42 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today condemned the summary arrests of rice sheller owners at Mansa, saying chief minister Bhagwant Mann should take up their case for resolution with the centre instead of suppressing their protests ... read..

"Congress is B-team and AIMIM C-team of BRS": Telangana BJP chief hits back at Rahul Gandhi over covert alliance claim

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 8:47:06 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Rahul Gandhi over his claim of a "secret understanding" between the BRS, AIMIM and the BJP, Union Minister and the BJP's Telangana president, G Kishan Reddy, on Thursday said the Congress was the "B-team" of the ruling party while t ... read..

"I have full confidence...": PM Modi writes open letter to voters of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 8:46:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an open letter to the people of Madhya Pradesh, underlining the many developmental and public welfare schemes of the 'double-engine government' for the poll-bound state and expressing confidence that they will shower the ... read..

Investments of Rs 10 lakh crore made, 360 MoUs signed at Global Maritime India Summit: Sarbananda Sonowal

By Amit Kumar Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 8:46:53 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that 360 MoUs were signed at the Global Maritime India Summit. ... read..

BJP Telangana core group continues brainstorming at JP Nadda's residence to select candidates

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 8:46:47 PM IST

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party core group meeting got underway here again at the residence of party's national president JP Nadda in the national capital on Thursday evening. ... read..

CBI launches 'Operation Chakra 2' against cyber criminals, searches over 76 locations

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:47:28 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched nationwide 'Operation Chakra 2' against cyber criminals involved in financial crimes, carrying out searches at 76 locations across multiple states. ... read..

BJP declares star campaigners' list for phase 1 of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2023 7:47:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tops the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) list of 40-star campaigners for the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in November. ... read..

Delhi-Katra Expressway will give major boost to economic activity in Punjab: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 19, 2023 7:47:11 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that Delhi-Katra Expressway will give a major boost to economic activity in the state. ... read..

BSF, Punjab Police jointly recover China-made drone in Tarn Taran district

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | October 19, 2023 7:47:09 PM IST

In a joint operation with Punjab Police, the Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered a China-made quadcopter drone in broken condition from a farming field near Mastgarh village in Tarn Taran district, a senior officer said. ... read..

India plans to equip Russian-origin Su-30MKIs with indigenous 'Virupaaksha' radar

By Ajit K Dubey New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:47:07 PM IST

Working on upgrading its fleet of its Russian-origin Su-30 MKI combat aircraft, the Indian Air Force is planning to equip them with an indigenous advanced radar named 'Virupaaksha'. ... read..

Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan launches Santvana scheme for helping victims of floods, communal clashes

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2023 7:47:05 PM IST

Housing and Minorities Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan launched the Santvana scheme at a function organised by the Karnataka Minorities Welfare Corporation here on Thursday. ... read..

Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas centres will prepare youth for global opportunities: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:46:59 PM IST

Launching the 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in the villages in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the centres will prepare the youth for global opportunities. ... read..

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose presents Durga Bharat awards

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2023 7:46:55 PM IST

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose presented the first set of Durga Bharat Awards at the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday. ... read..

"States govts to expand scope of skill development for India's agriculture sector": PM Modi

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:46:53 PM IST

Emphasizing the need for new skills for India's agriculture sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the governments of the States will have to further expand their scope of skill development to provide a fillip to natural farming to protect Mother ... read..

Demand for skilled Indian youth growing globally: PM Modi

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:46:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the demand for skilled Indian youth is growing globally. ... read..

Oversight committee formed under POSH Act is quasi-judicial in nature: Singh to court

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 7:46:47 PM IST

Accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's counsel on Thursday argued before the court that the oversight committee formed under POSH Act is quasi judicial in nature. Statement recorded before it has statutory value under the POSH Act. ... read..

SW Railway to run special trains between SSS Hubballi, Mangaluru Junction for Dussehra

Hubballi (Karnatka) | October 19, 2023 7:46:45 PM IST

South Western Railway has decided to run special express trains between Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi and Mangaluru Junction for two trips in each direction to clear the extra rush of passengers in view of the Dussehra festival, said a statement fro ... read..

PM Modi launches 511 skill centres in rural Maharashtra

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 6:50:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra through video conferencing. ... read..

Man from Jalan dies by suicide in Mumbai for Maratha quota

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 6:50:41 PM IST

A man from Jalna district who came to Mumbai for the cause of Maratha reservation allegedly died by suicide, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Himachal govt to reduce special road tax on tourist vehicles: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 6:50:38 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government would reduce the Special Road Tax (SRT) and other taxes levied on tourist buses, tempo travellers and commercial tourist vehicles. The Government is seriously considering revising the re ... read..

"We all are united": CM Gehlot scotches speculations of fresh rift with Pilot over tickets for Rajasthan polls

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 6:50:32 PM IST

Playing down rumours of a fresh tussle with fellow Congress leader Sachin Pilot over the distribution of tickets for the ensuing Assembly elections, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said all party leaders were united ahead of the crucial ... read..

Tension rises within INDIA alliance as Akhilesh alleges Congress of "betrayal"

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 6:50:24 PM IST

Amid rising tensions within the INDIA alliance , Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that some "Congress leaders are siding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)", adding that he would not have trusted the grand old party if he had k ... read..

Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Chandrababu Naidu of running regime of scams

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 6:50:13 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the opposition, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that TDP president Chandrababu Naidu had run a regime of scams and taken all sections of society for a ride. ... read..

CRPF meet focuses on facilitating operational, protected mobility of troops in sensitive areas among other issues

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 6:50:04 PM IST

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday discussed in a departmental meeting over key issues like facilitating the operational and protected mobility of troops in sensitive areas as well as more efficient and hassle-free procurement and provisi ... read..

"This is his level of discourse": RJD leader Manoj Jha slams Assam CM over comment on Pawar's Palestine remark

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 6:49:55 PM IST

Coming down heavily on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his counter to NCP stalwart Sharad Pawar's remark, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for coming out in support of Israel, RJD leader Manoj Jha on Thursday accused the BJP of tryin ... read..

Congress makes false promises, BJP reduced naxal menace by 70 pc: Amit Shah

Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2023 6:49:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted that incidents of Naxal violence have declined by 70 per cent under the leadership of PM Modi. ... read..

CM KCR's son hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'dynastic rule in Telangana' barb

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 5:48:40 PM IST

Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for alleging that there is a dynastic rule in Telangana, state Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's son KTR on Thursday said that the Congress MP himself comes from a family that has a dynastic background. ... read..

"Congress is C-Team of country that means 'chor team': KT Rama Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 5:48:36 PM IST

Telangana IT and Industries minister, KT Rama Rao (KTR), while addressing the public in Telangana Bhavan, hit out at the Congress party saying that the party is the C-Team of the country that means "chor team". ... read..

Man posing as IAS officer and duping Budgam resident of Rs 6.5 lakh arrested: J-K Police

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 19, 2023 5:48:25 PM IST

A man accused of impersonating an IAS officer and duping a local resident of Budgam of over Rs 6 lakh has been arrested, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on AAP MP Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest, remand

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 5:48:23 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh challenging his remand and arrest in the liquor 'scam' case. ... read..

SC issues notice to ED; stays non-bailable warrant issued against accused Anwar Dhebar

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 5:48:13 PM IST

The Supreme Court stayed a non-bailable warrant issued against Anwar Dhebar in a money laundering matter related to the Chhattisgarh liquor irregularities case. ... read..

"Expected better...he has same DNA as me": Supriya Sule after Assam CM blasts Sharad Pawar over Palestine comment

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 4:49:38 PM IST

Responding to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement over NCP stalwart Sharad Pawar's remark that Indian Prime Ministers have historically been known "to help Palestine", his daughter and party MP Supriya Sule on Thursday said the BJP needs ... read..

Nitish Kumar speaks of 'friendship' with BJP leader, ally plays down remark

Motihari (Bihar) | October 19, 2023 4:49:37 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday while pointing towards a BJP leader from the stage said "All the people we have here, are our friends. You will remain connected to me as long as I live." ... read..

"Ecosystem has matured, people have developed trust," Ashwini Vaishnaw on Google's 'Make in India' smartphone initiative

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 4:49:29 PM IST

After tech-giant Google announced that it will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the initiave was a reflection of how the entire ecosystem in the country had now matured and people have developed trust. ... read..

MP: Assam Police arrives at Congress candidate Yadvendra Singh's house for questioning him in fraud case

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 4:49:25 PM IST

A four-member team of Assam Police on Thursday arrived at the residence of Congress candidate Yadvendra Singh in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh district for interrogation in connection with a fraud case, a police officer said. ... read..

"Congress has lost self-confidence," says MP CM Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 4:49:24 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken a jibe at the Congress party over a picture related to worship going on at crematorium in favour of Congress surfaced on social media saying the Congress party lost self-confidence. ... read..

"Will take forward ideas, policies of PM Modi": Newly appointed Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 4:49:14 PM IST

A day after being appointed as the new Governor of Tripura, Nallu Indrasena Reddy on Thursday pledged to take forward the policies and ideas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Manipur police celebrates 132th Raising Day

Imphal (Manipur) | October 19, 2023 4:49:12 PM IST

Manipur Police celebrated the 132th Raising Day and stressed on precise and public friendly policing, a press release said on Thursday. The event was held at the First Manipur Rifles Parade Ground. ... read..

Vijayawada ACB court extends Chandrababu Naidu's remand till November 1

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 3:49:12 PM IST

Vijayawada ACB court on Thursday extended Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu's remand in the alleged multi-crore skill development scam case till November 1. ... read..

"Coal transportation scam, Gothan scam ... Baghel sharm karo, sharm karo": Amit Shah rails against CM in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2023 3:49:10 PM IST

In a no-holds-barred attack on the Congress government in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused the Bhupesh Baghel-led regime of indulging in multiple scams worth over Rs 1800 crore. ... read..

Adopt whole of government approach in governance: Jitendra Singh tells J-K administrative service officers

General News | October 19, 2023 3:48:38 PM IST

New Delhi, October 19 (ANI) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday asked the officers of Jammu and Kasmir Administrative Services to adopt a "whole of government" approach, pointing out that the days of working in silos are over. ... read..

THDCIL, IIT-Delhi ink MoU to further research in green hydrogen, recycling, EVs

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 3:48:33 PM IST

THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a central public sector Enterprise, and IIT Delhi have signed an agreement to advance research and development activities in areas related to electric vehicle batteries, green hydrogen, geothermal technology, and waste managem ... read..

HC dismisses interim bail plea of Sameer Mahendru

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 3:48:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the interim bail plea of businessman Sameer Mahendru. He sought medical bail on medical grounds. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war used as "polarization tool," NCP Jitendra Awhad on Assam CM's remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 3:48:29 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party leader Jitendra Awhad on Thursday said that the war between Israel and Hamas is being used as a "polarisation tool" in India and that people don't take Assam BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma seriously. ... read..

"Cast survey will reveal how much KCR family looted in Telangana" Rahul Gandhi

Bhupalpally(Telangana) | October 19, 2023 3:48:23 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that if his party comes to power in Telangana in the upcoming assembly election, a cast survey will be conducted in the state. A survey like this, he said, would reveal how much Chief Minister K Chandrashekar ... read..

France Navy Ship 'Languedoc' concludes its Mumbai visit

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 2:48:58 PM IST

French Navy Ship 'Languedoc' visited Mumbai from 13 to 18 October. Personnel of the French and the Indian Navy undertook professional exchanges through cross-visits and shared best practices. ... read..

Delhi man kills 52-yr-old wife, dumps body in bathroom

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 2:48:52 PM IST

A 52-year-old woman was allegedly strangulated in the national capital's Madangir area by her husband who later placed the body in their bathroom, police said on Thursday. ... read..

AAP releases first list of 4 candidates for upcoming Mizoram elections

New Delhi | October 19, 2023 2:48:50 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday announced its first list of four candidates for the coming Assembly elections in Mizoram. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi doesn't need to worry..." BRS MLC K Kavitha ahead of Telangana polls

Nizamabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2023 2:48:48 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA and Chief Minister KCR's daughter K Kavitha on Thursday hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, claiming the state is holding number top rank in terms of per capita income in the country. ... read..

"No criminal offence happened": Nagpur top cop denies reports of scuffle outside Fadnavis' bungalow

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2023 2:48:42 PM IST

Denying news reports of a scuffle between police personnel and BJP workers at the entrance to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's official residence, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur, Amitesh Kumar on Thursday said no such criminal offence ... read..

CM Chouhan, state BJP chief flag off hi-tech campaign vehicles for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls 2023

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2023 2:48:35 PM IST

The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh has made extensive arrangements to give a boost to its election campaign. ... read..

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